Seizes £1million (8) Minute Cryptic Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Seizes £1million (8)” in today’s Minute Cryptic Crossword? Look no further! We’ve provided the solution to help you finish the puzzle and make the most of your crossword-solving experience.
Hints
This clue has no indicators! It's just a string of standard substitutions, combined to form our answer. Since you've taken a hint and we've given you nothing so far, here's a little extra: you'll need to reorder the fodder into how it might be more naturally read.
Our fodder is '£', '1', and 'million' - we'll need to use substitutes for all of these to construct our answer.
The definition is 'Seizes' - our answer will be another word for that.
The answer to "Seizes £1million (8)" is IMPOUNDS.
IMPOUNDS works because the clue splits into a definition and a tidy bit of cryptic wordplay. The definition is “Seizes” (to impound is to seize and hold).
The wordplay reads “£1million” as two parts: POUNDS = “£” (pounds) and I + M = “1” (Roman numeral I) + “million” (M). Put I and M before POUNDS and you get IM + POUNDS = IMPOUNDS, an eight-letter word meaning “seizes.”
Minute Cryptic
A Minute Cryptic is a type of crossword puzzle that focuses on very short, often tricky clues that require quick and sharp thinking. These puzzles typically feature concise clues that challenge solvers to think outside the box and consider alternative meanings, wordplay, or indirect references.
Unlike traditional cryptic clues, which may have more detailed explanations, Minute Cryptics are designed to be solved in a very short amount of time, often making them ideal for quick bursts of mental exercise. They tend to require both a good understanding of wordplay and a high level of familiarity with common crossword conventions, but their brevity makes them a fun and engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
